KHUN NARIN ELECTRIC PHIN BAND - II:The Thai village band that made such an impact in 2014 are back (this time with better art direction) and the same jaw-dropping sound. Listen to "Phua kao" and "Phom rak mueang thai". The vinyl has a shiny rainbow-y hue, this seems to be the way they're made and it does not affect play at all. Includes download.

DON RAY - STANDING IN THE RAIN:Monster Cerrone-produced disco classic. Just a couple of light marks not affecting play. US original promo 12" with the same track both sides. Comes in Polydor company sleeve (with light wear).

INNER LIFE - I'M CAUGHT UP (IN A ONE NIGHT LOVE AFFAIR) / PROMO:Killer soulful disco classic! Record only has a couple of light sleeve brushes. This is the Prelude release with 7.54 and 9.17 versions, early 2nd issue after the TCT original. Promo copy in company sleeve.

PROPHETS OF PEACE - THE MAX / YOU CAN BE:Superb soul/funk track that smashes any dancefloor. Record is EX on "The max" side and strong VG+ on the flip - a few minor marks, plays fine. US original, NOT the current look-alike repress.

ARETHA FRANKLIN - WONDERFUL:Absolute midtempo magic, proving Aretha could still do it in 2003. This has dried up and is pretty tough to find now. Here is a 2nd issue from 2015, contains the regular mix and radio version.

PIERO UMILIANI - TO-DAY'S SOUND:One of the most wanted LPs on Piero Umiliani's Liuto-label, featuring great musicians like Oscar Valdambrini, Giovanni Tommaso and Umiliani himself. As the cover and subtitle promises the music varies in styles from the funky "Open space" (those drums!) to the sparse jazz setting of "Free dimension" (that piano!). Wonderful reissue in gatefold cover, including poster.

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST - WE GOT IT FROM HERE...THANK YOU 4 YOUR SERVICE:Anticipated by hip hop fans ever since "The Love Movement" and perfectly nails what made me love ATCQ back in the 90s. AAA production by Q-Tip and great appearances by fellow Native Tongues Jarobi White and Busta Rhymes. Listen to "Whateva will be", "Enough!!" and "The Donald".

RON BANKS & THE DRAMATICS - THE DRAMATIC JACKPOT:Cheap as chips, but this really is an excellent LP. "I cried all the way home" superb mellow soul floater, "Trying to get over losing you" great midtempo modern soul and "The stars in your eyes" is terrific too. Cover has tiny cut corner bottom left. US original.

ROBERTO MUSCI - TOWER OF SILENCE:Superb compilation of hard to describe music from the 80s by Italian sound designer, composer, musician Roberto Musci. A very creative blend of field recordings, synthesizers and esoteric instruments make for a small slice of spiritual heaven. Listen to "Improbably music" or "Nexus on the beach", but it's all good.

ORIENTAL SUNSHINE - DEDICATED TO THE BIRD WE LOVE:Ultra rare folk/psych LP with an eastern influence, featuring musicians known from Min Bul and Junipher Greene... Listen to the awesome "Across your life" and "My way to be hurt". Reissue with liner notes and poster.

GROUP - THE FEED-BACK:Highly sought-after and very rare Italian avantgarde/prog jazz filled with hard-hitting, funky drums and a very unique sound. Plenty of sample material for the producers and really interesting home listening too. The Group was a side project for Ennio Morricone. Limited edition reissue (500 copies), with CD and obi.

VOICES OF EAST HARLEM - SAME:Superb soul/rare groove LP with the uplifting "Cashing in" and the club favorite "Wanted dead or alive". Record is strong VG+ with some light marks. Cover has linor ring wear and some edge wear + small sawcut (no drill hole as on photo) and small brown stain on front. US original.

ODYSSEY - BATTENED SHIPS / OUR LIVES ARE SHAPED BY WHAT WE LOVE:Two superb sides, the best tunes from their ever-popular album. "Battened ships" was not released on US 45 originally, only on a very scarce Japanese 7". This is a Japanese reissue in pic sleeve.

DUNGEN - HÄXAN (VERSIONS BY PRINS THOMAS):Unexpected Prins Thomas versions of tunes from the magnificent "Häxan" LP. Subtle editing and classy touches make for a more ambient ride than the at times frantic original, and comes with my warm recommendation.

SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS - SOUL OF A WOMAN:The final studio album by this amazing songstress who recently left us. With the Daptone sound always evolving, this is a great piece of soul for the modern age. Listen to "Pass me by" and "These tears". Black vinyl version.

TYRONE DAVIS - TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME:His best LP with four monster crossover soul tunes: "Something you got", "Turn back the hands of time", "The waiting was not in vain" and "Let me back in"! US original in wonderful shape, both record and cover close to NM. Cut out (on top seam on this copy).

CHARISMA BAND - AIN'T NOTHING LIKE YOUR LOVE / BLESS THE DAY:One of the all-time great modern soul dancers! Flipside is a great sweet soul ballad that's only on the issue copies on a Columbia 45. Reissue from 2016.

YOUR OLD DROOG - PACKS:Probably one of the best hip hop releases of 2017 already, with a vibe somewhere between Conway and Nas, featuring Edan and Danny Brown. Listen to "My girl is a boy" or "I only", but it's all fire.

JACKIE WILSON - THE SOUL YEARS:Comp from 1984 including Chi-soul masterpieces like "Becasue of you", "Just be sincere" and "I get the sweetest feeling". Small sticker mark/tiny tear on front cover, otherwise a nice copy.

SEAN OLIVER - YOU AND ME:4 track EP from 1997 including the stunning midtempo modern soul tune "You and me", one of my favorite 90s tracks. A nice copy, not far from excellent. Original issue, Canadian only.

PUBLIC ENEMY - YO! BUM RUSH THE SHOW:Classic LP with "You're gonna get yours", "Miuzi weighs a ton" & "Public enemy no. 1". A milestone in hip hop history. Record looks almost unplayed, with some light, insignificant marks. Cover a slightly weaker VG+ with some ringwear, but not bad. US original with Masterdisk in dead wax, printed inner sleeve.

JAMES MASON - I WANT YOUR LOVE / NIGHTGRUV:Killer soul/rare groove tune recorded long before its first release in 1996. Flip is a proto house-y track that still sounds fresh. This is a reissue from 2012, the first issue is tough to find now.